Straits Primary School, Dudley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Straits Primary School excels at teaching reading and writing, with pupils making rapid progress and standards rising quickly. Teachers build strong, positive relationships with pupils that encourage them to engage enthusiastically in learning. The school has a calm, supportive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and behave well.
Key Strengths
- Pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 make accelerated progress, especially in reading and writing with rapidly rising attainment
- Teaching is typically good with some outstanding lessons, supported by thorough monitoring and staff training
- Good behaviour and positive pupil attitudes create a safe, supportive learning environment with strong teacher-pupil relationships
- Phonics teaching is systematic and effective - more pupils reached the required standard in Year 1 phonics check than national average
- Leadership has improved accuracy of assessments and developed a clear vision for school improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Progress in mathematics lags behind English because pupils don't practise skills enough in other subjects or explore problems independently
- Key leaders need more experience in observing how teaching impacts learning
- Curriculum doesn't fully prepare pupils to participate in a culturally diverse modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school provides a safe environment with good behaviour, positive attitudes, and few pupil or parent concerns about behaviour or bullying.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school activities
Straits Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress and attain broadly average standards by Year 6, with particularly strong acceleration in reading and writing. Teaching is typically good with some outstanding lessons, supported by strong leadership and positive relationships between pupils and staff.
At a Glance
7.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87%. Maths has declined from 93% to 87%. Writing has declined from 82% to 74%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
410 pupils
420 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dudley
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Admissions Demand - Dudley
Places available
3,978
Applications
3,365
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.69682%
Overall absence
9.21788%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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